Powers and Functions of the CEO

(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the administration of Char Dham and associated temples mentioned in Schedule covered under the Act, shall be under the general supervision and control of the CEO and such supervision and control shall include the power to pass such orders which may be deemed necessary to ensure that such Devasthanams are properly administered and earnings are properly credited to the Uttarakhand Char Dham Fund and properly utilised. The CEO shall exercise the powers conferred on him/her and perform functions entrusted to him/her or under this Act and the rules framed thereunder. (2) The CEO shall undertake Devasthanam area development and activities such as boarding and lodging, medical services, hygiene sanitation facilities, adequate means of transportation, communication facilities, modernisation of management systems and welfare of Purohits and local stakeholders for the benefit of the worshippers, pilgrims and tourists without any distinction (3) The CEO shall make arrangements for the safe custody of the funds, valuables, gold, and jewellery and for the preservation of the property vested in the Deities and maintaining of proper accounts in respect thereof. (4) The CEO shall fix the remuneration of priests, office holders, trustee etc after approval from the Board (5) He/She shall be empowered to give appropriate directions to various District functionaries such as district administration, police administration, zila panchayat, Urban Local Bodies, and/or any other local bodies if required in the interest of smooth conduct of yatra in the State. (6) He/She shall do all such acts as may be incidental and conducive to the efficient management of the temples/Devasthanams for the convenience of the pilgrims. (7) The CEO shall carry out all such activities and duties as prescribed by the Board from time to time.